MAOFP is currently seeking committee volunteers. Whether you choose to get involved to gain leadership opportunities, build your resume, or give back to the profession, you’ll find a meaningful way to participate in the MAOFP community. Click here to submit your interest. 

Committees typically meet virtually approximately 3 or 4 times per year unless otherwise noted.

Bylaws & Policy Committee  (1-2 meetings per year)                                                                                                                            

• Review the Association’s bylaws, policies and practices to ensure that they are synchronized, effective and conform to applicable laws or regulations.
• Make recommendations to the Board.
• Review current best practices and governance trends and make recommendations on those that the organization should consider adopting.  

Awards Nominations Committee  (1-2 meetings per year)                    

• Review and vet all nominations for annual awards.
• Review policies and timelines to make sure deadlines are met.

Membership and Mentorship Committee                                                                                                                                       

• Encourage and enhance membership of qualified osteopathic family physicians to the MAOFP via recruitment and retention.
• Seek ways to serve the needs of resident members and young physicians and involve them in MAOFP initiatives and activities.
• Provide new physician members professional support and long-term members renewed sense of belonging by providing opportunities to network.
• Serve as an example/role model.

Physician Well-Being Committee                                                                                                                       

• Develop and disseminate information for healthy lifestyle and wellness practices among professionals.
• Recruit and involve physicians in promoting healthy, positive lifestyles and behavioral practices.

Education Committee (meets monthly)                                                                                                       

• Develop and implement osteopathic primary care education programs for MAOFP conferences.
• Advance the knowledge and clinical effectiveness of OMM through our programs.
• Create targeted programs for residents and young physicians, as well as practicing physicians in a changing work environment.

Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee                                                                                                                                

• Develop or review policies concerning the “business side” of medicine.
• Develop, provide or arrange for practice management educational programs for members or their staff.
• Review, analyze, and recommend action concerning healthcare benefit programs, policies or reimbursement strategies proposed or promulgated by third party benefit payers or regulators.
• Write and submit resolutions for Congress of Delegates.
• Recruit for and attend Congress of Delegates as representatives from MAOFP.
• Research and write letters to legislators regarding issues pertaining to patients and primary care.
• Assist with planning and participate in Michigan Family Medicine Advocacy Day.
• Maintain and develop MAOFP policy statements for Board vote/approval.